Organisers of the FMF Chow Games have confirmed that only 16 districts will be taking part this weekend.

There were a total of 18 districts registered but two pulled out leaving the Suva District, as overwhelming favourites to win both the girls and boys division titles.

Chief Organiser Patrick Bower said Navosa pulled out earlier citing financial constraints but does not know why Ba/Tavua/Vatukoula, the combined districts pulled out today.